An early photograph of schoolchildren at the Welsh Mission school in Aijal. The boys seem to be wearing standardized uniforms, and cross their arms. The photograph itself measures 77mm x 100mm.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Suaka, posing with Durtlang football team [1950]
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The photograph features M. Suaka, was one of the most important early chiefs and early converts to Christianity in Aijal. He ruled in Durtlang. He poses with a winning football team. Both football and grass hockey, introduced during British rule, were incredibly popular even post-independence...
Various sports were introduced during the British rule, including the tug of war. Here, Pu Suaka, chief of Durtlang, poses with the winning team in 1936. One can recognize Pu Suaka's colonial style bungalow in the background; he has had written in chalk the words “WINNERS OF THE TUG OF WAR, NO...
This photograph shows the house of Chief M. Suaka (of Durtlang, Aijal), which was then held as one of the best buildings among the Mizos, Six British flags crown the colonial style bungalow, and announce Pu Suaka's loyalty. Pu Suaka also demonstrates his wealth by displaying his silverware. M...
Paper records of Pu M. Suaka, Durtlang Chief [1917-1930]
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Exam certificates (x2). The third record is an early (1930), full-scale census of the Christians in North Lushai Hills. The record covers twelve villages, and includes information on the numbers and sexes and ages of church attendees, the numbers of (thuhriltu) preachers, church elders, Sunday...
